SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: 2003 Mercedes R230 SL55 SRS B1000 Airbag control module
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From: Man Jose
'03 SL55
2003 Mercedes R230 SL55 SRS B1000 Airbag control module
Hello Forum members...this website has helped me alot and wanted to share a solution for those that has had an SRS airbag controller module fail on them.... where the SRS light comes on. My situation wasn't where the seat sensor wires needed to be replaced/repaired or issues with the EIS.... I received a B1000 code from the airbag SRS module which basically said the module was defective.
The independent mechanic said the module itself is over $2,100.00. Online, I found as cheap as $1,600. Plus, it would involve 2 hours of labor to rip apart your center console area to access the module underneath the radio to replace.
I was able to find a used one on Ebay for $141 that matches the brand, quarter it was built (Q2) , part number (001 820 73 26), and a serial number very very close to mine. The vehicle it was installed on never had an airbag deployment, so I don't have to send it to some independent shop to reset it for $50. If you do buy a used one, it needs to be of the same options (airbag wise) for your vehicle, make and model. Otherwise, people say it won't work.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/282322974469
After I installed it, the SRS was still on. I brought the vehicle to an independent mechanic to clear all the codes on the module (codes were probably triggered when it was removed). After that, the SRS light went away. Saved over $1500 - $1900 in parts, not including labor.
Hope this helps others that have the same problem.
Thanks!
The independent mechanic said the module itself is over $2,100.00. Online, I found as cheap as $1,600. Plus, it would involve 2 hours of labor to rip apart your center console area to access the module underneath the radio to replace.
I was able to find a used one on Ebay for $141 that matches the brand, quarter it was built (Q2) , part number (001 820 73 26), and a serial number very very close to mine. The vehicle it was installed on never had an airbag deployment, so I don't have to send it to some independent shop to reset it for $50. If you do buy a used one, it needs to be of the same options (airbag wise) for your vehicle, make and model. Otherwise, people say it won't work.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/282322974469
After I installed it, the SRS was still on. I brought the vehicle to an independent mechanic to clear all the codes on the module (codes were probably triggered when it was removed). After that, the SRS light went away. Saved over $1500 - $1900 in parts, not including labor.
Hope this helps others that have the same problem.
Thanks!
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SL350 R230
VIN Number Mis-Match
I have followed your instructions with the acquisition of a used module with the same Quarter and same make and very similar numbers on it?
My question is did you have a VIN number DTC error as it was from a different car and the SRS light remained on, as I am worried it might not work now?
My question is did you have a VIN number DTC error as it was from a different car and the SRS light remained on, as I am worried it might not work now?
